In the May term of Calhoun Circuit Court for the Grand Jury, the following indictments were returned:
Ballot Question Answered
The Grantsville Municipal Election schedule for June 3rd, 2025 had a question raised by voters as to why there was not a write -in space on the paper ballot, since there was a write in candidate. Upon contacting Casto and Harris Printing, who printed the ballots, their staff said that unless there was more than Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES ACTIONS TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND KEEP KIDS SAFE IN SCHOOL
Parkersburg, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the signing of legislation to increase law enforcement presence in schools while streamlining the officer certification process. This new law allows law enforcement officers to satisfy certain training requirements on school grounds, strengthening school safety and encouraging officers to complete ongoing education in their local communities. “West Virginia Read More…
Secretary of State Kris Warner notifies the public of 103 municipal elections scheduled for this year
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that 103 cities and towns throughout West Virginia are hosting municipal elections this year. A list of those municipalities can be found HERE. Cities and towns will offer early voting and absentee voting. Voters should contact their municipal recorder or clerk to learn about their early voting opportunities. Several Read More…
West Virginia Festival Fun from now Until the Snow Flies Again
2025 West Virginia Festival Guide MAY 5/12-5/18 – West Virginia Strawberry Festival II – Buckhannon5/16-5/17 – Mountain Mud – Bradshaw5/17 – Beltane in the Hills – Buckhannon5/17 – Malden Salt Fest – Charleston5/17 – WVPubFest – Ghent5/17 – Moonlight Market I – Morgantown5/17 – Taste of Parkersburg – Parkersburg5/17-5/18 – Bringing in the May Fairie Festival – Berkeley Springs5/17-5/18 – Founders Day/Martinsburg Heritage Fair and Festival – Martinsburg 5/22-5/24 – Three Rivers Festival – Fairmont5/23-5/25 – Vandalia Gathering – Read More…
Registration is Open for 4-H Camp!
Registation for Calhoun County 4-H is now open, contact jamie.mullins@mail.wvu.edu for more information.
Wayne County voter sentenced for double voting in a West Virginia election
Wayne, W.Va. – A West Virginia man was sentenced on Friday for election fraud he committed in the November 2020 General Election. Richard Allen Chapman of Huntington was charged with illegal voting for casting two ballots in the 2020 General Election—one in person in Wayne County, West Virginia, and the other as an absentee-by-mail ballot in Florida. Prosecuting Attorney Richard Read More…
Commission Meeting Shows Progress in Several Areas
The Calhoun County Commission met for their May 12th, 2025 meeting in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Commission President Craig Arthur, Commissioner Jacob McCumbers and Commissioner Eric Lupardus were present present as well as County Clerk Jean Simers and County Administrator Jennifer Randolph. Executive Director, Kara Hughes, of the West Virginia Board Read More…
Kimberly Diane Heater Obituary
Kimberly Diane Heater, 63 of Glenville, WV; (Baldwin Community) departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following a sudden illness. She was born August 17, 1961 in Elyria, OH; daughter of the late John Rowh and Betty (Demastus) Hochadel. Kim Read More…
Orlen Glenn Hess Obituary
Orlen Glenn Hess, 66 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his residence following an unexpected illness. He was born December 21, 1958 in Glenville, son of the late Oren and Dortha (Gillespie) Hess. Glenn is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1977. He worked Read More…